Non-perennial segments in river networks
Non-perennial river segments—those that recurrently cease to flow or frequently dry—occur
in all river networks and are globally more abundant than perennial (always flowing) …
in all river networks and are globally more abundant than perennial (always flowing) …
Intermittent rivers and ephemeral streams: Perspectives for critical zone science and research on socio‐ecosystems
Intermittent rivers and ephemeral streams (IRES) are now recognized to support specific
freshwater biodiversity and ecosystem services and represent approximately half of the …
freshwater biodiversity and ecosystem services and represent approximately half of the …
[HTML][HTML] Diatoms as bioindicators for health assessments of ephemeral freshwater ecosystems: A comprehensive review
Ephemeral waters (EW) are sensitive and vulnerable ecosystems that, although the
numerous ecosystem services provided, are poorly investigated and properly managed …
numerous ecosystem services provided, are poorly investigated and properly managed …
Using deep learning algorithms for intermittent streamflow prediction in the headwaters of the Colorado River, Texas
Predicting streamflow in intermittent rivers and ephemeral streams (IRES), particularly those
in climate hotspots such as the headwaters of the Colorado River in Texas, is a necessity for …
in climate hotspots such as the headwaters of the Colorado River in Texas, is a necessity for …
Assessing pollution of aquatic environments with diatoms' DNA metabarcoding: Experience and developments from France water framework directive networks
Ecological status assessment of watercourses is based on the calculation of quality indices
using pollution sensitivity of targeted biological groups, including diatoms. The …
using pollution sensitivity of targeted biological groups, including diatoms. The …
Drying in newly intermittent rivers leads to higher variability of invertebrate communities
Aquatic invertebrate communities inhabiting intermittent rivers that are characterised by
recurrent drying events (flow cessation or complete disappearance of surface water) often …
recurrent drying events (flow cessation or complete disappearance of surface water) often …
Ecological relevance of non‐perennial rivers for the conservation of terrestrial and aquatic communities
River conservation efforts traditionally focus on perennial watercourses (ie, those that do not
dry) and their associated aquatic biodiversity. However, most of the global river network is …
dry) and their associated aquatic biodiversity. However, most of the global river network is …
[HTML][HTML] Environmental filtering and limiting similarity as main forces driving diatom community structure in Mediterranean and continental temporary and perennial …
Climatic extreme events such as droughts (unpredictable), dry periods (predictable) or even
flush floods, threaten freshwater ecosystems worldwide. The filtering mechanisms of these …
flush floods, threaten freshwater ecosystems worldwide. The filtering mechanisms of these …
Diatoms as indicators in running waters: trends of studies on biological assessment and monitoring
APT Costa, F Schneck - Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2022 - Springer
Despite the biodiversity and ecosystem services provided by lotic ecosystems, they are
strongly affected by anthropogenic activities. Therefore, biological monitoring and …
strongly affected by anthropogenic activities. Therefore, biological monitoring and …
Taxon-specific sensitivities to flow intermittence reveal macroinvertebrates as potential bioindicators of intermittent rivers and streams
As complex mosaics of lotic, lentic, and terrestrial habitats, intermittent rivers and ephemeral
streams (IRES) support high biodiversity. Despite their ecological importance, IRES are …
streams (IRES) support high biodiversity. Despite their ecological importance, IRES are …